Crime Rate in De Beauvoir: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in De Beauvoir

The total recorded crimes in De Beauvoir, Hackney, UK in February 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a De Beauvoir crime rate of 1.01 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around De Beauvoir, encompassing approximately 103,480 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
De Beauvoir Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • De Beauvoir Crescent with total crimes: 12
  • Watercress Place with total crimes: 12
  • Kingsland Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is De Beauvoir?

To understand the safety of De Beauvoir, we need to analyze De Beauvoir crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Hackney:

    • In 2024, De Beauvoir demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hackney average, with 813 crimes compared to 1097.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, De Beauvoir recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, De Beauvoir had fewer crimes than the Hackney average, with 1,306 crimes compared to 1,827. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, De Beauvoir recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hackney, De Beauvoir has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

De Beauvoir Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the De Beauvoir has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 1.01 ranking 14th out of 20 in the Hackney, UK

In 2024, the total De Beauvoir crimes were 813. The crime rate of De Beauvoir in 2024 was 7.86 (year) or 0.65 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Hackney.

In 2023, the total crimes in De Beauvoir were around 1,306 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.62 (year) or 1.05 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Hackney.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hackney)CrimesRank (Hackney)CrimesRank (Hackney)
Hoxton East & Shoreditch294 12,767 14,448 1
Hackney Central175 41,562 42,699 2
Homerton220 21,635 22,507 4
Dalston182 31,605 32,522 3
Hackney Wick136 61,205 62,166 5
London Fields135 71,257 52,024 7
Hoxton West138 51,175 71,872 9
Springfield124 101,045 92,133 6
Lea Bridge127 81,076 81,908 8
Woodberry Down125 9993 111,437 16
Victoria88 18879 141,740 10
Clissold107 111,020 101,546 13
Haggerston95 16783 171,562 11
Hackney Downs89 17948 121,549 12
Brownswood105 12704 191,181 19
King's Park97 15908 131,526 14
Stoke Newington104 13801 161,451 15
Shacklewell81 19753 181,200 18
Cazenove81 20498 21928 20
Stamford Hill West42 21600 20668 21

De Beauvoir Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Robbery was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (15 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Bicycle theft also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202520
January 202513
December 20249
November 202413
October 202419
September 202421
August 202417
April 202418

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20253
December 202415
November 20248
October 20246
September 20242
April 202411

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202522
January 202527
December 202431
November 202411
October 202425
September 202418
August 202420
April 202431

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202514
December 20249
November 20245
October 202416
September 20247
August 20243
April 20246

A total of 79 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20257
December 202411
November 20248
October 202419
September 202411
August 20246
April 202412

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20253
December 20244
November 202413
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
April 20243

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20259
December 202410
November 20248
October 202415
September 202410
August 20242
April 202410

A total of 78 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 202413
September 202411
August 202411
April 202420

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202514
December 202410
November 202415
October 20247
September 20247
August 20243
April 202413

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20248
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations De Beauvoir in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the De Beauvoir postcode area is presented below.

1. De Beauvoir Crescent (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Watercress Place (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
3. Kingsland Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hyde Road (Map)
Total7
Bicycle theft2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Balmes Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Downham Road (Map)
Total6
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
8. Colville Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Public order1
Robbery1
9. Enfield Road (Map)
Total4
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
10. St Peter'S Way (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

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